June 9, 2026 9:43 AM
FIFA and IFAB illustrate law changes that will come into effect at the 2026 World Cup
The International Football Association Board (IFAB) made changes to the laws of the game which will be applied from the 2026-27 season onwards as well as at the World Cup, which kicks off on Thursday (June 11) in the United States, Mexico and Canada. PLAYERS COVERING THEIR MOUTHS * A player who covers their mouth with their hand, arm or shirt in confrontational situations will receive a red card. * The new rule comes into effect after Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni was accused of making discri...